What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate - Meat position at Josephs Classic Market?
Do you take pride in craftsmanship and enjoy helping customers put the perfect meal on their table?
At Joseph’s Classic Market, our Meat Associates do more than prepare and stock meat—they help uphold a tradition of quality, service, and care that sets us apart. Founded by a third-generation butcher, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of freshness, cleanliness, and customer experience. From handmade sausages to premium cuts of beef, our Meat department is truly a cut above the rest.
Our Meat Associates play a critical role in this experience by supporting our Butchers, assisting customers with confidence, and ensuring our cases are always fresh, full, and inviting.
Growth & Learning at Joseph’s
We believe in developing our team from within. As a Meat Associate, you’ll gain hands-on experience, expand your product knowledge, and learn valuable skills that can open the door to future opportunities within the Meat department and beyond. Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles, and we’re committed to helping motivated team members grow their careers with us.
Routine Tasks:
- Provide excellent customer service by offering product knowledge, answering questions, and making personalized suggestions
- Maintain product freshness through regular rotation and quality checks
- Restock and rotate displays to ensure visual appeal and freshness
- Package, label, and price self-service items accurately
- Cut and prepare meat products to Joseph’s specifications
- Take and fulfill custom and special orders for customers
- Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and prep surfaces consistently
- Operate and maintain knives, scales, band saws, grinders, wrapping machines, and other Meat equipment
- Assist with other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Prior meat, grocery, or food service experience preferred
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic math and reading skills
- Strong attention to detail and visual presentation
- Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude
- A passion for serving people
Physical & Work Environment
A Meat Associate works primarily in the Meat department. This role involves walking and standing for extended periods, lifting products up to 80 pounds, and working in both Meat preparation rooms and refrigerated coolers with varying temperatures. Frequent interaction with customers and fellow team members is an essential part of the role.
Benefits Include:
- Positive Work Environment
- Competitive Pay
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off & Personal Days
- 20% Employee Discount
We’d love to tell you more.
If you have questions about the role, growth opportunities, or what it’s like to work in our Meat department, we encourage you to reach out. We’re always happy to share more about how you can learn, grow, and thrive at Joseph’s Classic Market.
Interview Process
At Joseph’s Classic Market, we utilize VidCruiter as part of our interview process. This platform allows candidates to complete video interviews at their convenience, giving our hiring team the opportunity to better understand your experience and qualifications early in the process.
Joseph’s Classic Market participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new employees. As part of the hiring process, employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.